He would Pounce!

Joe O'Brien is the assistant District Attorney for North Mississippi..
He and Jesse met when he asked Jesse to play at an event at the University.
Joe was speaking to a group of young men about Catholicism....
He knew Jesse was a convert and would sometimes write about this journey in some of his tunes..
After the event they hit it off talking about their mutual love for Austin, Texas.
Joe had graduated from the University of Texas.
Jesse had played at South by Southwest every year for the past five years..
"I think I would like to live there one day if my wife would agree to it,
it is one of the best towns I have ever been to. The people are friendly,
the food is incredible, tons of places to play, and there is a serious horse culture."
Joe agreed enthusiastically, "And it's big enough so you don't have all those little
cliques like you have here that hold this town captive."
Joe's parents lived just southwest of Austin in a little town called Wimberly.
He had grown up on some of the best Cutting Horses in the business.
His wife Mary was one of the top Barrel Racers for years..
She was also into many other events,
winning "Best All Around" in the ladies "World" two years in a row.
Joe invited Jesse, Anne, Steve, and Steve's wife Barbara to dinner.
He had killed a Boar on a hunt in Arkansas and the spit was turning..
"Smells like heaven in here!", Steve said as he and Barbara walked in the kitchen..
One of Joe's 5 kids was trying to get Jesse to play a song..
"C'mon Mr. Jesse, play the "The Horse I Used to Ride"!
Jesse finally relented and played the song..
Barbara was clapping when he finished, shaking her head,
"Why won't someone record that song Jesse?,
"That is a hit!"
Jesse laughed and shrugged his shoulders,
"I don't know Barb, maybe the right person hasn't heard it yet."
Anne looked sad and mad all at the same time..
"It makes me want to scream! He plays these songs for people who supposedly can do something,
and they never do a thing! It's all about who you know Barbara, it's not about talent or good songs,
I bet if Strait heard it he would pounce on it!"
"Maybe, maybe not.", Jesse said as he put the guitar down and gave Anne a hug,
"Let's eat!"

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